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In the time it takes you to read this sentence — say, four seconds — the world produces nearly 60 metric tons of plastic, almost entirely out of fossil fuels. That’s about 53,000 metric tons an hour, ...

Discover the top 5 innovative ideas for reusing waste, showcasing how researchers are transforming garbage into valuable resources. From converting beer brewing byproducts into batteries to generating ...

Don’t let an onslaught of trash haunt your garbage bin this Halloween season, says Tehama County Landfill Recycling, which encourages residents to cut waste and find ways to recycle. Here are some fun ...

With a horizon goal to send humans to Mars, NASA continues to develop technologies needed to send humans farther into the solar system than ever before. One area ripe for innovation that could have ...

When we talk about sustainability, we often talk about it in pieces — recycling here, green waste there, landfill reduction somewhere else. But the real environmental test is cradle to ...

PORTLAND, Oregon — Food is the largest component of the metro region’s garbage: about 18% of our overall disposed waste —more than any other material by far. Businesses are responsible for more than ...

Entrepreneurs seeking money and sales to grow their businesses often pitch their ideas and products to investors and customers who might like to buy or invest in their products or services. But during ...